Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti seemed uninterested in the whereabouts of Arsenal target Sami Khedira as questions were posed on his absence during the Super Cup final.

As Los Blancos were downed 1-0 (2-1 on agg.) by city-rivals Atletico Madrid, the 27-year-old was back in his homeland as speculation over his future mounts.

The German international midfielder’s stay at the Bernabeu outfit seems all-but over as his contract situation has caused both parties to act.

Reports state that Khedira has been offered an extension to his current deal which expires next summer, but following a lengthy silence the deal is said to have been declined.

The additions of Toni Kroos and James Rodriguez this summer make Khedira’s positon at the club almost untenable, resulting in strong rumours of move to both Bayern Munich and Arsenal.

The Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is a keen admirer of the recent World Cup winner and his team’s lack of defensive midfielders suggest that a deal before the transfer deadline could be in the making.

Whether the former Stuttgart midfielder’s future destination is in North London or at Bayern, what’s certain is that Madrid boss Ancelotti isn’t counting on his services and his reaction to questions posed on his absence could suggest that a move is imminent.

Tom Thorogood

I'm a 27 year old language teacher and writer based out in Mexico with a passion for football and swimming. I like to focus on the top European Leagues, especially La Liga, as well as the footballing development in Central and South America. My favourite teams include Derby County, Barcelona and Jagaures de Chiapas.